Domination. That would be the word NASCAR fans all over the world associate Jimmie Johnson with. The 7-time Cup Series Champion’s performance over the years has been a hallmark of consistency. Now operating as a part-time driver, the Phoenix Raceway saw Jimmie Johnson starting at the 23rd position, and after the race, he revealed some details about where fans might find him next season. 

Additionally, Johnson expressed how the fresh talent and innovation within the Legacy Motor Club’s new generation have revitalized his approach to racing. As the drivers embark on the off-season, a time for self-development and growth, Johnson might be seen taking up some new opportunities that come his way. 

Jimmie Johnson shares insights about how he plans to appear in 2025

Having a record of winning the NASCAR Cup Series title five consecutive times, he has indeed been one of those names who is almost symbolic of NASCAR. The Hall of Famer recently shared how he is planning for his 2025 appearances on the Raceway. Being the co-owner of Legacy Motor, his presence on the tracks itself is quite a reinforcing experience. Recently, Legacy Motor Club has included two new drivers who have been on the run through the Cup Series, John Hunter Nemechek and Erik Jones. Despite being a veteran, Johnson admits he has a lot to learn from these two.c

Although both these drivers have already been able to build quite a name and expertise for themselves, being on the same team as Jimmie Johnson opens a pool of opportunities. As someone who has a wealth of experience in the field, it is only obvious that he would be mentoring these two fresh talents so that they are also capable of achieving historic feats. However, Johnson was seen being candid when he owned up to how he is not in the Next Gen cars that often. Given that most of his experience comes even before the Next Gen cars made a debut, the two new drivers probably have a better hand at the same.

Johnson said, “I’m not in these cars enough to really give those guys enough input to help them, but from a build standpoint and design of the car, it’s another engineering exercise for us that helps. It does move the needle. But where Eric and John Hunter are, they’re splitting hairs, and I’m asking them more for advice now than anything”. In the Phoenix Raceway, Johnson finished in the 23rd position, Nemechek finished in the 30th position and Jones ended up 22nd. 

Jimmie Johnson was also seen sharing insights about how he intends to make appearances in the 2025 season. He envisions taking to the steering, although it might not be very often. The #84 revealed how Carvana, one of his key sponsors for Legacy Motor Club since 2021 has been in words with him for the 2025 season. He said, “Still to be determined. We’re talking with Carvana now. Looks like we’ll have at least a couple of races with them, and we should have that out here pretty soon”. The upcoming offseason will be crucial, providing the team with time to build on the advancements they’ve made and to continue refining their approach to race preparation. As fans await more glimpses of Johnson on the tracks, it is also time for the new drivers to showcase their zeal and bring some new strategies onboard. 

Jimmie Johnson showers praise toward retiring Martin Truex Jr. 

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Martin Truex Jr. is all set to retire and the Phoenix Raceway marked his last race on the tracks. From one legend to another, Jimmie Johnson was all praises about Truex Jr. who has already contributed to a legacy of his own. Jimmie Johnson and Martin Truex Jr. have been known to share an amazing relationship between the two that has fostered this beautiful friendship.

Speaking of how he felt about his long-time friend retiring, Johnson said, “From one champion to another, Martin Truex Jr. is a true friend, a tenacious fighter who barely laid a glove on the competition. Martin Truex Jr. will be remembered for thriving at both ends of the spectrum in NASCAR with unending grit and resilience. He overcame massive roadblocks of team closures and sponsor departures through sheer mettle and elite talent, he took a single car team to the 2017 championship. While fighting hard for wins, he always raced fair.” Johnson’s emotional narration in this segment on NBC really put into perspective what a gem of a driver Truex Jr. is. The sport will miss seeing this legend every Sunday and will surely cherish it whenever he steps into a car.

As Truex Jr. embarks on his retirement journey, there are plans for him to return to the track, if not full-time. Johnson himself carved a similar pattern when he retired in the year 2020. However, he has appeared in quite a few races post his retirement. Although he is currently not a full-time driver, his experience and skills add to the prowess of the seven-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion. Given Truex Jr’s plans, will he be following a similar path ahead?